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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
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Imaging
39
Features
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Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Key Specs

Casio EX-ZR700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Successor is Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the EX-ZR700 (16MP) and TS3 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR700 was manufactured 18 months later than the TS3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the EX-ZR700 matches up against the TS3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR700 over the Panasonic TS3

 EX-ZR700 TS3 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Casio EX-ZR700

 TS3 EX-ZR700 

Common features in the Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS3

 EX-ZR700 TS3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-ZR700 has got exterior dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic TS3 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-ZR700 and the TS3.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-ZR700 and TS3 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The visual here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-ZR700 and TS3.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Casio EX-ZR700 to render greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher EX-ZR700 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS3 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Street photography info
Panasonic TS3 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-ZR700
Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
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better than average battery life (470 per charge)
lighter than competition (222g)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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good battery (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-ZR700 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR700
Vlogging with Panasonic TS3
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (222 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Casio EX-ZR700 vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-ZR700 and Panasonic TS3
 Casio Exilim EX-ZR700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-ZR700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2013-01-29 2011-08-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXILIM Engine HS 3 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.70 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 222 grams (0.49 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-130 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $370 $380